Compacte (en. Compact)

/kɔ̃.pakt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a solid and dense structure.

This piece of furniture is very compact and fits perfectly in the small room.

Ce meuble est très compacte et s'intègre parfaitement dans la petite pièce.

Which contains many things in a limited space.

Her suitcase is compact; it doesn't take up much space.

Sa valise est compacte, elle ne prend pas beaucoup de place.

When talking about a text, precise and without superfluity.

This manual is very compact and easy to study.

Ce manuel est très compacte et facile à étudier.

Which is solidly assembled.

The building is compact; it withstands the weather well.

Le bâtiment est compacte, il résiste bien aux intempéries.

From Latin 'compactus', past participle of 'componere' meaning to gather.

compact as a chest

Something that is well-filled and organized.

compacte comme un coffre

compact but efficient

Refers to a solution that uses little space while being effective.

compacte mais efficace

compact

To make something denser or smaller.

compacter

compactness

Characteristic of an object that is compact.

compacité

Refers to something small but functional.

This model is super compact, ideal for traveling.

Ce modèle est super compact, idéal pour les voyages.